While my sister was away on holiday, I raided her backyard garden. Because I’m a pirate and that’s what pirates do. Arrrr! That’s pirate talk for “I like vegetables.”
Back in the kitchen with my loot, I made a simple pasta dish so that the freshly picked from the garden tomatoes and basil can really shine. It’s so simple and easy, a recipe is hardly necessary.
Just chop said tomatoes and chiffonade the basil leaves. Mix together with a minced garlic clove, a splash of balsamic vinegar, a dash of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Toss with your favorite pasta, I like whole wheat spaghetti noodles. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and top with coconut bacon, because that’s how we pirates roll.
Disclosure: Alas, I’m not really a pirate. I actually had permission to help myself to the bountiful garden. Really. But don’t tell Mom I’ve been fibbing. The recipe is for real though.
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The coconut bacon took me over the edge!
Oh summer. It really is the best. So much produce. I keep over-buying at the farmers market because I just can not stop myself.
Simple and simply perfect; When you have such wonderful fresh herbs and vegetables to begin with, you really don’t need much more to make an amazing dish.
YUM! this looks so fresh and delicious!
Haha, I did the same thing, my neighbours are away for awhile and told us to use their garden anytime otherwise the produces will go bad. Guess what, tons of San Marzano tomatoes and parsley…they are perfect for making homemade tomato sauces! What a stunning spaghetti dish, they look refreshing with the vibrant tomatoes!
This looks and sounds amazing! LOVE the photography on your blog, too! Lovely EATS!!!!!
My kind of recipe — exactly! I love fresh from the garden cooking and your pasta looks gorgeous. Instead of raiding a garden, though, we have to gather our fresh tomatoes from the farmers market, and they make us pay for our bounty. :)
Sweet, simple, and piratey. What’s not to love? It’s summer in a bowl.